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National Security

(2003, Rated PG-13, Comedy, Starring Martin Lawrence, Eric Roberts, Steve Zahn)
  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 15, age appropriate for kids over 99; suggested age 13.
  • Is it any good?

    1.0
  • Common Sense says

    Indistinguishable dumb action comedy.

Why We Rated This off for Ages 13 and Under

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    A theme of the movie
  • Violence:

    Action violence
  • Sex:

    Kinky scene, no nudity
  • Language:

    Some strong language
  • Consumerism:

    Not an issue.
  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    Drinking
 

What Parents Need to Know

About National Security

Parents need to know that this movie has a great deal of violence, some strong language, and a kinky sex scene involving handcuffs.

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  1. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 4.0

    funny movie 10 over

    great movie very funny 10 and over

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0

    yall are crazy 14 and up??????

    despite the 14 and up rating i say this is not a bad movie. yes it could do withought the cussing and one scean is sexualy suggestive but i think its an okay movie for kids 11 and up. this is my all time favorite movie!!!!

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0

    Hilarious and Cool....Perfect Combo!

    This movie rocks out loud. If you like action and comedy, watch this movie.

  4. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 4.0

    Another hilarious movie from Martin Lawrence. A guy that was thrown out of a police school and a cop whose partner was killed get into a fight. Lawrence's character charges the cop with police brutality and the cop (Steve Zahn) loses his job and is put in prison. Six months later, they are bothe security guards and together try to solve a crime. Good for ages 13+.

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